Member Spotlight - CrossFit Big Rock

NIC FILLINGHAM – AUGUST 2026

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Nic has been a huge part of Big Rock family for years now. He definitely helps make the morning classes fun. Always laughing and cheering on his fellow mates. Nic really shines in the cardio department (top fastest runner in the gym!) but has really succeeded in the skill movements and lifts as well. So happy you’ve stuck with this Nic, and here’s to many more years! Here’s how Nic started…

“In 2019 I was whining to my friend, Greg Larson, how much I hated going to the gym as I “…never know what to do, no one’s there to help and the bro culture is not my scene…” so I just don’t go.

Greg said I should try something called “CrossFit Big Rock” that combines cardio, body weight exercises, gymnastics, and weightlifting. But best of all, you don’t have to know how to do anything! You just show up to a class and the coaches guide you through a warmup, teach you how to perform each of the movements, help you modify based on your needs and abilities, and most importantly, keep you safe.

“I go at 7AM most mornings. You should join me!”

7AM? I barely get out of bed before 8:00! How will I get to the gym in time for a 7AM class!?

“Try this,” said Greg. “Buy a one-month pass and commit to attending two 7AM classes each week across the month. I’ll join you for each of them. At the end of the month, if you decide it’s not for you, no worries. But my hunch is you’ll love it.”

Well, Greg was right, and I’m on track to hit my 1,000th class by the end of this year. 7AM is my new happy place and unless I’m travelling (or injured, or sick) you’ll find me there four days a week.

Over the years I’ve found myself most drawn to cardio and body movement exercises and am proud to have finally cracked the 40-minute Murph and 100 unbroken double-unders! I’ve also made great friends and feel part of a positive and supportive community.

I’ve yet to see the illusive “big rock”, but thanks to Corey, Tess and the fantastic coaching staff, I have certainly found the “CrossFit”. Five thumbs up!”

JESSICA VANDER LINDEN – APRIL 2026

*MEMBER SPOTLIGHT*

Talk about a badass! Jess is so strong and works so hard. It’s so fun to workout alongside her and share a barbell. We love how much CrossFit has become such a big part of her life! Here’s her CrossFit story…

“I started CrossFit 2.5 years ago here at CrossFit in Duvall with intentions of just getting healthier and putting myself first which is very difficult for me. After working as an RN in the ED and the ICU during the pandemic, I needed an outlet for all the things. I did have some experience with lifting and considered myself as an athlete, but I was quite a novice to CrossFit. I joke that one of the first classes I took to was “CHAD” and boy was I not prepared for that one!!! I remember asking Corey, “What is CHAD?” and the look on her face was utter surprise and terror…. and then the look on my face was completely disheveled when she told me. Needless to say I got through my first CHAD, and started to look at the workout beforehand! After committing myself more to the program and to myself, I have become addicted and love coming to class each day.

If you haven’t noticed yet, I have a dark sense of humor, and mostly people who work in healthcare can probably appreciate it. I laugh that I am sometimes the “awkward” mom on the playground, and my sense of belonging tends to be with my co-workers because they “get it.” I now feel a sense of belonging here at CrossFit Big Rock, and I cherish the friendships and connections I have made with fellow members because they too “get it”. Between all the burpees, squats, cleans, and box jumps CrossFit has gotten me out of a dark time in life. I now see the light each and every day (mostly when I walk out of class and pray to the heavens I don’t kill over after a workout…. *see dark sense of humor*). I am also a mom to two kids, Gwen (13) and Leiv (11), wife to a very hard-working man who is probably the better parent between both of us, Tyler, and dog lover to my Yellow Labrador, Lilly. I can talk for days about my Bronco (Ursula) and feel free to ask me about the Rebelle Rally that I am training for with her.”

MISSY & BRIAN HARVOLD – JANUARY 2026

*MEMBER SPOTLIGHT*

Missy and Brian are two of our most consistent members. They jumped into CrossFit in 2024 with two feet and never looked back! We’re so impressed with their drive to work hard, to learn new things, and to improve. And the best part is they’re having fun! They bring so much cheer to the 5:30 night classes. #strongereveryday

” As recent empty nesters, we were looking for something to do together that also supported our health. We’d been dabbling in running and working out in the garage, but nothing really stuck. We couldn’t stay consistent and a seasonal cold would derail our entire program. Our daughter Taegan had recently joined a CrossFit gym and her enthusiasm got us looking into it as well. Around Mother’s Day in 2024, we decided to see what it was about and took an introductory class at CFBR. Despite nearly passing out during the warm up, we were hooked! The friendly, positive, encouraging atmosphere was enough to keep us coming back for more. Missy really enjoys showing up and having someone tell her what to do for a change. She still likes to “hide in the back” 😊. She looks forward to the December Bingo and is proud of completing a modified Chad Hero WOD this past November. Missy is motivated by her personal improvements in V-ups, squat depth and overall mobility. Brian’s favorite part of CrossFit is the positive community which provides stark and much needed contrast from work. Having a third place where we belong, outside work and home, is a crucial part of our overall wellness. It’s been fun and empowering to see our personal improvements over the past couple of years and hope to finally start nailing down some finer skills like double unders and pull ups!”

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